All-America DB Jacoby Glenn plans to return to UCF football in 2015

It’s quite possible Jacoby Glenn has more interceptions than words spoken outside the football field, at least in the mind of UCF football coach George O’Leary.

“If you can get him to say two words, God bless you,” O’Leary joked after practice Wednesday. “He doesn’t talk very much.”

Coincidentally, Glenn credited his improved communication skills for a part of his growth this season where his seven interceptions and 18 passes defended helped him earn Associated Press All-America honors for his second consecutive season.

The football field is one of the few places where he doesn’t mind speaking out. Already a physical specimen entering the Knights football program last season, Glenn learned how to better his practice habits and game preparation in the film room, in large part with safety Clayton Geathers – another player known for his reserved nature.

“We’re quiet off the field but on the field we talk a lot and that just goes back where we’re watching film and Coach Kyle [Callahan] points out little things and we click,” Geathers said. “We’re on the same side, we got something between us.”

Glenn understands he’ll be called upon to lead the secondary next season as both starting safeties, Geathers and Brandon Alexander, and starting boundary corner Jordan Ozerities graduate from the program.

Despite the NFL buzz surrounding Glenn, he plans to return next season.

“I think he’s always been this good. I think he’s just starting to get the recognition,” senior linebacker Terrance Plummer said. “…His maturation process has actually been him taking coaching better, him going out there and taking practice more serious and making sure he does his job. I think that’s where he really improved.

We’re trying not to be that guy who is always on him saying ‘you’re so good, you’re so good.’ We’re trying to push him because when people know they’re that good, it’s not good. When somebody’s on your back all the time, you keep striving for greatness and I think that’s what he’s doing and we’re all so proud of him.”